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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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